does any one know how much my basic pay will increase when i am married, so that i can support my wife through college. i can find information on bah, but not basic pay. i am on leave right now otherwise i would ask on base.
2006-09-19 09:53:19 · 15 answers · asked by Jim C 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Basic pay doesn't increase because you get married. However, you'll qualify for full BAH. If you're not already, you'll also receive BAS to pay for your meals.
2006-09-19 11:18:00 · answer #1 · answered by HEartstrinGs 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You get bah (which varies depending on location), you will also get money for food, its like $250 a month. And that is it. Your base pay won't change just because you get married. Money for her to college, I don't think she rates any from the military. I know when I got out they were working on changing some of the rules of the GI bill so that it can go to family.
So bah plus about $250 is all the extra you get. And bah is only if you live off base, you do not collect the money for bah if you use government housing. What kind of sense would that make? Here have a free house plus $800! No, one or the other free house or they pay you to live off base.And when you have kids you won't get anymore money. When you get off of leave, I recommend you go and speak with you S1 or admin department. They should be able to give you a fairly exact amount.
2006-09-22 05:08:41 · answer #2 · answered by fin 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
your basic pay doesnt increase because you get married, you will start getting bah for dependants the amount depends on where you are stationed at. you will get around 200 dollars for baq. tell your future wife that she needs to find a college that gives military discount most online universities will do it for spouses. and when you go get married have her go to the education center and talk to a counselor there they can help her with all of that.
2006-09-19 11:38:12 · answer #3 · answered by ArmyWife 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basic pay won't increase due to marriage. Only thing that will increase is BAH due to you gaining a dependent.
Your basic pay will increase either every 2 years of service or when you gain rank, in your case when you hit E-5.
2006-09-19 09:57:41 · answer #4 · answered by Fatboy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your basic pay will not increase. Your BAH will, and a few other things, like moving allowances and such. Your wife taking advantage of spouse tuition programs?
2006-09-19 10:02:24 · answer #5 · answered by Lt Col W 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
im also an E-4 in the military no your base pay wont increase but your bah will increase. but if you plan on living on post in housing they will keep your bah.
2006-09-19 10:10:55 · answer #6 · answered by Pixie Dust 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
basic pay does not go up. Your soon to be spouse can fill out the FAFSA just like everybody else. she may or may not qualify for grants in addition to loans.
Spouses may not use the servicemembers GI Bill(unless you are Army, at least an E6 in one of four eligible MOSs and re enlist)
the only thing that will increase is your BAH.. and that only increases a couple of hundred dollars at most.. and is for your spouse and any children you may have. You would also qualify for family Sep if deployed/TAD for more than 30 days.
th eonly other increases you can expect to see are your regular pay raoise for longevity or promotion.
2006-09-19 17:59:29 · answer #7 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Your basic pay wont increase just because you get married. BAH will increase to with depedent status, and you will also get BAS and have to give back your meal card.
2006-09-20 02:19:44 · answer #8 · answered by My little girl is here!! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
base pay is not flexible with added dependents only your allowances for them...like housing etc. I was in for 3 years and my hubby retired from the military...
my biggest regret was not taking advantage of the educational services they offered more than I did...use it all the way! Those CLEP tests they give for free are pricey on the outside...take advantage of every benefit you can AND make them responsible to get you to a dentist! This is one of the biggest benefits they try to deny soldiers!!!
Get her involved in the NCO wives club too. I got a lot of scholarship support each quarter thru my club at Ft. Rucker...and use Pell Grants...that is free with as low as military income is...I paid NOTHING for my 2 year degree and it could have lasted thru my 4 year degree...Pell Grant Baby!!!!!
2006-09-19 10:05:17 · answer #9 · answered by Angelfood 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the above reply covers your pay question BUT please make real sure about the supporting your wife thru college.......if you get posted prior to her completing her courses will her credits be transferable etc etc, also certain branches of the service [air force i think] have where you can get assistance for her tuition but this was a trial and not really sure if it has gone into full effect yet for the others.
You will become eligible for housing but as that is pretty much all going PPV that's not always the good deal it used to be.
Good luck and dont forget to sign her in for Tri care and change your deers ASAP after getting married [get extra copies of marriage certficate as EVERONE and their brother needs to see a copy of it.
2006-09-19 10:03:28 · answer #10 · answered by candy g 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋